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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (28 Mar 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: Item No. 9 is decisions taken at the Joint Sub-Committee on EU Scrutiny on 13 March 2013, for noting on the public record. Under the terms of reference which established the sub-committee on EU scrutiny, that sub-committee is required to report to the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform at regular intervals. The clerk has circulated to members a report of the...

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Public Interest Director Responsibilities (28 Mar 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: To ask the Minister for Finance if he is satisfied with the performance of the public interest director who sits on the remuneration committee of the Bank of Ireland; if he is satisfied that it is appropriate to increase directors' fees in a loss-making bank in which the State has a 15% interest; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15773/13]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Banking Sector Remuneration (28 Mar 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on whether it is appropriate that the Governor of the Bank of Ireland, who receives a substantial salary for his part-time position is also retained as a consultant to the same bank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15774/13]

Written Answers — Department of Health: Hospital Waiting Lists (28 Mar 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: To ask the Minister for Health the plans in place to reduce the requirement for patients awaiting admission to Cork University Hospital to remain on trolleys for extended periods; the measures in place to ensure the privacy and dignity of patients while on trolleys; the way patients on trolleys can be assured of adequate medical attention; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15808/13]

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: National Lottery Bill 2012: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: I thank the Minister and his officials for attending today.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: Message to Dáil (27 Mar 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: In accordance with Standing Order 87, the following message will be sent to the Dáil: The Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform has completed its consideration of the National Lottery Bill 2012 and has made amendments thereto.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: National Lottery Bill 2012: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: Currently, a person who wins the lotto can remain anonymous.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: National Lottery Bill 2012: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: Will that remain the case?

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: National Lottery Bill 2012: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: A person does not have to be tax compliant to win the lotto either, as witnessed on live television.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: National Lottery Bill 2012: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: Amendments Nos. 45 to 51, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together by agreement.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: National Lottery Bill 2012: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: Standard lotteries are justice issues.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: National Lottery Bill 2012: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: Amendments Nos. 37 to 39, inclusive, are related and will be discussed together.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: National Lottery Bill 2012: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: Amendments Nos. 42 and 43 are logical alternatives and will be discussed together.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: National Lottery Bill 2012: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: I once tabled an amendment which merely changed a date. It was changed on Report Stage but it referred to a date which had been incorrectly cited by a Minister and it was refused in this very room. I welcome the change of approach.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: National Lottery Bill 2012: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: I have been doing some work to prepare for the betting legislation which is coming before the committee. It is not an homogenous industry. There are lotteries like bingo or the national lottery which have fixed odds.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: National Lottery Bill 2012: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: "Gambling" is the overarching term. On the Internet, there are what are called "remote devices". It is not the case that a horse is running which might outrun another horse, rather they are computer generated programmes that have a very nuanced way to extract a profit from gambling. Some of these issues are coming before this committee and some are going to the Select Committee on Justice,...

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: National Lottery Bill 2012: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: Amendments Nos. 31 and 32 are related and may be discussed together, by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: National Lottery Bill 2012: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: Amendments Nos. 29 and 30 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: National Lottery Bill 2012: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: That is correct, yes.

Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform: Select Sub-Committee on Public Expenditure and Reform: National Lottery Bill 2012: Committee Stage (27 Mar 2013)

Ciarán Lynch: Report Stage cannot be taken before 17 April.